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Sen. Costa addresses state and local officials gathered at the Connelley Technical School in Pittsburgh to mark the signing of a jobs bill that could bring $1.2 billion in investments in Pennsylvania's communities. > more

For his work supporting people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, Sen. Costa was honored with a "Champion of Friendship" award by Best Buddies International Founder and Chairman Anthony Kennedy Shriver during a recent visit to the Penn Hills High School Best Buddies Chapter. >more
 


 

 

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Legislature finalizes state budget
Balances spending cuts with continued investment in important areas
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SENATE PASSES STATE BUDGET FOR 2010-2011
Costa touts education and community development aspects of new state budget
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Costa joins push for small games of chance in taverns

Senate Democrats urge House action on prison reform

Pennsylvania stands ready when economic recovery kicks in >
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$400 million in federal dollars for education could be jeopardized if the Senate does not return to session next week

Costa: Early education initiatives save money in the long term

Penn Hills student receives scholarship sponsored by Sen. Costa

Bipartisan solution needed to solve transportation issues, Costa says

Costa receives Distinguished Alumni Award from IUP

Earth Day 2010 marks 40th anniversary 
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April is Month of the Young Child in Pennsylvania  >AUDIO

Costa joins Capitol call for Second Chance legislation

$33,200 in pre-K scholarships for local families announced

Decision by government on tolling I-80 is short-sighted  
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Legislation would create more than 40,000 transitional jobs

Campaign finance reform legislation introduced 
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Job creation is a top priority for lawmakers  >AUDIO

Dept. of Community and Economic Development testifies before Senate Appropriations Committee >AUDIO

Senate Democrats discuss budget, jobs initiatives  
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Costa announces grant for Carnegie Library

Pennsylvania weathers the recession better than most states
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Allegheny County LIHEAP office relocates to new office

Costa announces conservation grants for region

Funding approved for alternative energy projects

Senate passes Costa's "Buy American" resolution

Governor requests federal aid for area flood and storm victims

Flood victims reminded to report damage to agencies

Furnace and hot water heater assistance available

Property tax/rent rebate deadline extended to end of year

Nursing education grants available

Help available for those having trouble paying bills

State Police bill creates wrong impression

New call for reformed and modernized business taxes